Senior Engineer Linux
Role Overview
BEACON RED seeks an experienced Senior Linux Systems Engineer, based in Abu Dhabi, to support mission-critical infrastructure and applications.
The role focuses on availability, performance, security, continuous improvement, Linux environments, cyber-investigation data processing, and operational solutions.
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About the role
BEACON RED seeks an experienced Senior Linux Systems Engineer, based in Abu Dhabi, to support mission-critical infrastructure and applications.
The role focuses on availability, performance, security, continuous improvement, Linux environments, cyber-investigation data processing, and operational solutions.
Responsibilities
- Maintain availability, performance, and security of mission-critical IT infrastructure and applications, including commercial and custom-developed solutions.
- Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot systems; process and analyze data for cyber investigations and operational needs.
- Conduct system health checks, security assessments, patch management, and compliance activities; improve architecture, tools, workflows, and processes.
- Work with technical support and development teams to design, implement, and deploy operational tools.
- Administer Linux platforms and enterprise services; manage virtualization, storage, monitoring, logging, and cloud-hosted environments.
- Support disaster recovery planning, testing, and implementation; maintain documentation, system designs, standards, and procedures.
Basic qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, engineering, computer science, or a related field.
- 7+ years administering enterprise Linux environments.
- Strong experience deploying, configuring, and troubleshooting Linux services, including Apache, Nginx, Tomcat, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, LDAP, BIND, GlusterFS, NFS, Postfix, and RabbitMQ.
- Knowledge of Linux security, hardening, patch management, and disaster recovery planning; experience managing VMware vCenter.
- Knowledge of TCP/IP networking, diagnostics, and enterprise network architectures; experience with VxRail, HPE, or Nutanix hardware.
- Familiarity with Zabbix, Jira Service Management, ELK Stack or Splunk, and security technologies including firewalls, endpoint protection, and data loss prevention.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills; professional-level written and verbal English communication.
Preferred qualifications
- Certifications such as RHCE, VCP-DCV, Azure Solutions Architect, or ITIL.
- Scripting and automation experience with Bash, Python, Ansible, Chef, Puppet, or SaltStack.
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform, and Terraform.
- Understanding of HLD and LLD methodologies; ability to communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience in security-focused, mission-critical, or highly regulated environments.
About EDGE
EDGE is a UAE-headquartered advanced technology group working in defence and emerging technologies, with more than 35 specialized companies and multiple centres of excellence.
The company describes learning opportunities, career support, and competitive tax-free salaries; benefits may include family visas, annual flights, medical insurance, and education allowances, depending on role and seniority.
EDGE states that English proficiency is required for roles unless otherwise specified and describes itself as an equal opportunity employer.
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